The 214ft superyacht Hetairos skippered by Vincent Fauquenoy, crossed the finish line in Antigua on Wednesday 22nd February 2012, completing the RORC Caribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 2 days 2 hours 39 minutes and 32 seconds to claim Line Honours. The monumental ketch Hetairos was well outside the record time set by sailing... ... read full story
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BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival going for Gold with its green initiatives
February 22, 2012
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BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, known for their green initiatives is aiming for the Gold Certificate in the Sailors of the Sea Clean Regatta Programme by creating stunning awards made of recycled glass from the 2011 event. ... read full story
RORC Caribbean 600 – Yacht Hetairos reaches Guadeloupe as first
February 22, 2012
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Yachts in the RORC Caribbean 600 race were approaching Guadeloupe last night. First to arrive to the island of Guadeloupe was the superyacht Hetairos followed by sailing yacht Rambler, just over a mile behind ... ... read full story
Superyacht Mary Alice II (ex Serengeti) charter special: 10 days for the price of 7!
February 22, 2012
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130' Westport motor yacht Mary Alice II is offering a fantastic special: $100,000/10 days + exp. Fort Lauderdale based, no delivery to Nassau, and dockage confirmed for Atlantis! - Yacht Charter Location: Florida, Bahamas ... read full story
RORC CARIBBEAN 600: Superyacht Hetairos in front
February 22, 2012
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The 214ft supermaxi sailing yacht Hetairos claimed poll position in the RORC Caribbean 600 at 1500 local time, passing to leeward of George David’s 90ft maxi yacht Rambler off the east coast of Montserrat. S/Y Hetairos let loose on a broad reach, blasting through the Caribbean surf at a speed in excess of 22 knots.... ... read full story
Renowned yacht builder Oyster Marine acquired by HTP Investments BV
February 21, 2012
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The world renowned luxury sailing yacht builder Oyster has been sold today to HTP Investments - a Dutch investment company. ... read full story
2012 RORC Caribbean 600: The George David’s RP90 sailing yacht Rambler out in front
February 21, 2012
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The George David's RP90 sailing yacht Rambler is currently winning the 2012 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race, being over 20 miles ahead of the 214ft superyacht Hetairos, even though Rambler is less than half the size. ... read full story
RORC Caribbean 600: A Dazzling send off to Start Class Zero
February 21, 2012
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Right from the start of the 4th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 there was drama. Low cloud enveloped Antigua and a massive squall caused a torrential downpour. With the wind gusting up to 20 knots, the crew were scrambling for wet weather gear. The feisty conditions caused some hair-raising action under the cliffs of... ... read full story
4th RORC Caribbean 600 Crews Welcome by Antigua
February 20, 2012
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The 4th RORC Caribbean 600 crews were hosted in Antigua by the Antigua Yacht Club, preparing the biggest party ever organised for over 500 sailors. ... read full story
2012 RORC Caribbean 600: Tips and tricks about the course with John Burnie competing on the 35m charter yacht Sojana
February 20, 2012
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John Burnie, competing this year on the 35m luxury charter yacht Sojana, offers some tips and tricks about the course of the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race, which starts 1100 local time - Monday 20th February 2012. ... read full story
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